Program Manager (Contingent) - Onsite

Title: Program Manager

Location: Boyers, PA and St. Louis, MO

About iWorks:

iWorks Corporation, founded in 2005, is a leading provider of information technology and professional services to the federal government. We are a recognized leader in personnel security and vetting solutions, Agile, DevOps, DevSecOps, data analytics, and cloud solutions. Our continuous process improvement approach, combined with our business and technology expertise, results in innovative solutions.

We offer exceptional comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability); 401(k); Profit Sharing; Health and Wellness Benefits; and Paid Sick Time, Vacation Time, and Holiday Time. You're eligible for bonuses throughout the year as part of our incentive program for innovation, and business development. All employees are also considered for an annual raise, commensurate with performance and company commitment.

About this position:

Salary Range: 160k - 200k - commensurate with the candidate's skills, experience, location, and qualifications.

Total Compensation: (with potential bonuses & benefits): $180,000 - $250,000+ per year

Program Leadership & Contract Compliance:

Oversee daily operations and execution of contract deliverables, ensuring full compliance with contract terms and applicable federal regulations (e.g., NISPOM 32 CFR § 117).

Serve as the primary liaison between the company, DCSA, ensuring effective communication and alignment with government objectives.

Ensure timely reporting, documentation, and resolution of contract-related matters. Team & Operations Management:

Lead, mentor, and manage a team across multiple locations, ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to performance metrics.

Oversee personnel responsible for application processing, investigations, case management, security functions, and post-closing procedures.

Implement best practices for workload capacity planning, quality assurance, and continuous process improvements.

Coordinate with government stakeholders to adapt to evolving requirements.

Ensure security and background investigations comply with federal policies.

Develop and enforce Policies & Procedures (P&P) for standardization and compliance. Quality Control & Risk Management:

Ensure high-quality service delivery by maintaining rigorous performance standards, meeting government-mandated timelines, and addressing deficiencies within three business days.

Innovation & Process Improvement: Implement automation and innovative tools while maintaining manual processing as needed.

Optimize workflows for record management, investigations, security processing, and post-closing.

Identify and resolve operational challenges to enhance service delivery and government satisfaction. On a day-to-day basis, you will:

Comfortable managing a team of 400+ personnel

Minimum 5 years of experience managing programs of similar size, scope, and complexity.

Demonstrated experience managing large teams (400+ employees) in a government contracting environment.

Strong understanding of federal security policies, investigative processes, and case management procedures.

Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Ability to effectively liaise with government agencies and ensure contract compliance.

Experience in workload capacity planning, risk mitigation, and quality assurance in a high-stakes operational environment. Required Education/Qualifications:

Security Clearance: Top-Secret clearance required

Education: Degree in Computer Science or an equivalent major.

Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) / Lean Six Sigma (LSS)

FLSA & EMPLOYMENT STATUS: FLSA EXEMPT AND FULL-TIME POSITION

iWorks Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic.

iWorks is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment for all employees and ensuring the security and well-being of our clients. As part of our standard hiring process, we may conduct background checks and drug screenings on potential candidates to assess their suitability for employment.